00:00A major diplomatic breakthrough in West Africa.
00:03Benin President Romuald Wadagni tours Niger and Burkina Faso,
00:09the first presidential visits from Benin in four years.
00:13The trip signals easing tensions after Niger's 2023 coup
00:17led to a broader closure and accusations against Benin.
00:23The meaning of this day is really very important for us
00:27because we were truly left as orphans by the absence of the ambassador
00:32and of the president of the republic for four years.
00:36We really felt like orphans.
00:38We are grateful for the arrival of President Wadagni
00:40and his visit is very important to us.
00:44And the Beninist people thank him greatly for making this trip
00:47for his first visit to Niger.
00:53A diplomatic thaw between Niger and Benin.
00:57Both sides have pledged to strengthen cooperation
00:59and work towards reopening their shared border.
01:03The move comes as both countries face growing jihadist threats
01:06and seek closer regional coordination.
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